The Asus ROG Strix line has been replenished with three monitors. Novelties feature high refresh rate and AMD FreeSync technology support, which ensures display image frequency and graphic map display video output sync, so that screening is smooth.



The master model is Asus Strix XG32V, built on the curved 31.5-inch IPS panel with WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution. The radius of curvature equals to 1800R (1800 mm), and the refresh rate is 144 Hz. The interface set includes one HDMI 2.0, two DisplayPort 1.2 and several USB 3.0 ports.


The Strix XG27V sample is equipped with a 1920 х 1080 pixels 27″ screen. The update rate and the curvature radius are the same as with the aforementioned model. DisplayPort, HDMI and DVI-D ports represent connectivity options. The specialty is reported to be of a reasonable price, however, exact value is unknown yet.


The third monitor – Strix XG258 – obtained a 24.5-inch screen, featuring 1920 х 1080 pixels. It is remarkable due to the …

Swiss manufacturer of cooling systems, Arctic Cooling, has recently released a new cooler developed specifically for graphic adapters from AMD. Earlier this year the company launched the cooling system which is compatible with graphic adapters from Nvidia developers. The new product, codenamed Accelero Hybrid 7970, distinguishes from its predecessor also by the foot of water block which is upgraded to be compatible with AMD HD 7900 series.



Cooling system Accelero Hybrid 7970 consists of two parts which boast as air, so water cooling standards. It is able to manage up to 320W of hot air. The water block is cooled down by the 120 mm fan which is able to achieve the speed in the measures of 400-1350 rpm. The block, that is installed on the board, is equipped with 80 mm fan and is able to achieve from 900 to 2000 rpm speed. The noise level is dwindled down to the minimal index.


Arctic representatives claim that their new water block is 200% more efficient than the nominal …

SHARKOON company has presented new and more powerful external boxes for the installation

of five and eight 2.5 — or 3.5-inch hard drives with interface SATA I / II / III. The model

SHARKOON 5-Bay RAID-Station allows the organization of RAID-arrays on 0/1/3/5/10 levels,

and at SHARKOON 8-Bay RAID-Station the support of RAID 00/30/50 is realized. The 8-Bay

RAID Station supports such memory modes: Clone, Large, Clean/Single.



It doesn’t matter where such models of raid-boxes are used. It can be a home collection or office equipment, still the product will show its effectiveness. Both products are available in black, made ​of steel SECC, have a plastic front panel, is cooled by a 120-millimeter fan and can be connected via USB 3.0 port or eSATA. The configuration of the RAID modes is done quickly and easily through the DIP switch located on the backside of the case.


At the same time SHARKOON 5-Bay RAID-Station weighs 4 kg and has dimensions of 282 x

150 x 215 mm. …